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2026 Best Teaching English or French Schools in the The Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the United States
214 Teaching English or French Degrees Awarded
$48,008 Avg Early-Career Salary

Teaching English or French is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 48 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for teaching english or french students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Teaching English or French in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall teaching english or french education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Teaching English or French

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No school ranked higher than University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year for teaching english or french. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 21 teaching english or french degrees in the most recent data year. Teaching English Or French graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $23,288 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the teaching english or french program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Missouri State University Springfield is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in teaching english or french, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 teaching english or french degrees were awarded at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent year. Students who receive their teaching english or french degree from Missouri State University Springfield earn around $45,593 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,408. See the full teaching english or french program report for Missouri State University Springfield

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in teaching english or french, landing the #3 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Omaha. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 14 teaching english or french degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent year. Students who receive their teaching english or french degree from University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn around $48,906 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,783 to complete this degree. Read more about the teaching english or french program at University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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University Of Northern Iowa is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in teaching english or french, ranking #4. University Of Northern Iowa is a large public school located in the city of Cedar Falls. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 17 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teaching english or french degree from University Of Northern Iowa earn around $41,267 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,250. See the full teaching english or french program report for University Of Northern Iowa

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

A rank of #5 makes Hamline University one of the top schools for teaching english or french. Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 36 teaching english or french degrees were awarded at Hamline University in the most recent year. Graduates of the teaching english or french program make about $62,210 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,530. See the full teaching english or french program report for Hamline University

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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University landed the #6 spot for teaching english or french this year. Buena Vista University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Storm Lake. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 12 teaching english or french degrees were awarded at Buena Vista University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teaching english or french degree recipients from Buena Vista University generally make around $44,780. Students borrow a median of $29,317 to complete this degree. Get the full teaching english or french details for Buena Vista University

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Midland University
Fremont, NE

Midland University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best teaching english or french schools. Located in the town of Fremont, Midland University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 42% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 46 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Midland University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english or french program make about $51,524 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,536. More information about a degree in teaching english or french from Midland University

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Concordia University Seward placed #8 among the best teaching english or french schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Seward. About 65% of students finish within six years. Concordia University Seward awarded about 20 teaching english or french degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teaching english or french degree recipients from Concordia University Seward generally make around $56,930. Students borrow a median of $26,726 to complete this degree. Read more about the teaching english or french program at Concordia University Seward

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Saint Cloud State University landed the #9 spot for teaching english or french this year. This large public university is located in the city of Saint Cloud. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. About 14 teaching english or french degrees were awarded at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teaching english or french degree recipients from Saint Cloud State University generally make around $62,332. Students borrow a median of $25,076 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teaching english or french from Saint Cloud State University

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Southeast Missouri State University placed #10 among the best teaching english or french schools. This large public university is located in the city of Cape Girardeau. Southeast Missouri State University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent data year. Teaching English Or French graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $43,255 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,289. Read more about the teaching english or french program at Southeast Missouri State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 48 schools evaluated.

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